Tag Archives: facilities management

April 28, 2020

Safety is a top priority when it comes to facilities, healthcare, and otherwise. Especially in today’s new normal of COVID-19. Employees in a facility should feel safe at all times and, in order to cultivate a communal sense of security, …

December 26, 2019

It’s always best to follow a preventive approach to garage maintenance and repair. Begin with a comprehensive assessment. Establishing a baseline of garage conditions and assessing repair and maintenance efforts could serve as a reference point for ongoing future evaluations. …

October 16, 2019

The reception area or lobby at your office or workplace is really like your business card, experts say. It can be big or small and it’s not necessarily for everyone, but the physical space could directly reflect your company’s values. …

September 23, 2019

Employees are beginning to bring their pets to work on a regular basis and companies are adapting to the trend. Traditionally, Americans have had family pets who either stay in a kennel at home or wandered freely, but these animals …

September 10, 2019

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the capability of everyday devices being connected and controlled through the Internet. Having IoT capabilities at your facilities is a good way to ensure your organization is running smoothly and efficiently. The increasing …

July 24, 2019

In health care facilities, cleaning instruments and surfaces may not be enough to achieve maximum cleanliness and maintain patient health. It is a good idea to focus on indoor air quality to keep facilities free of contaminants. Air that contains …

May 1, 2019

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, incidents of harassment were the highest in these industries: Accommodation and food services: 14.23 percent Retail trade: 13.44 percent Manufacturing: 11.72 percent Health care and social assistance: 11.48 percent So, what can a …

February 6, 2019

At Vanguard Resources, we’re just as interested in the “manager” portion of the Facility Manager title as we are in the “facility” part. One thing any manager has to deal with at some point in their job is to come …

November 12, 2018

One of the biggest problems in food service is keeping up with the changing tastes of the clientele. Take higher education vending and catering. Just when you finally thought you’ve got a handle on your millennial students’ eating habits …